Test Ride!

Brian and I did a test ride this weekend. We loaded up our bikes and biked ~30 miles to Blue Mounds State Park. Arriving just before dark, we got the very last bike/hike in site available (not surprising considering the holiday weekend). We cooked over Brian's trusty Whisper Light International stove, shared a few PBRs and crashed hard. Woke up the next day, packed up, and headed back. We made a stop for lunch at The Grumpy Troll in Mount Horeb, and got back in time for Ben and Ashley's pig roast. Priorities! 


To follow my training rides, check out my Strava.

I'm riding my new Trek 520 disc, loaded with just two panniers and my sleeping pad bungeed down. Brian is riding his carbon Giant and hauling the Burley Nomad (it was his idea) and he loves how it compares to a panel loading backpack. His organizational side is very pleased. We made some minor adjustments to our bikes and made a list of additional gear and items to pack. I'm planning to add fenders and a front handlebar bag. Brian is planning to pack a tire pump and a sun umbrella, among other items to make sure we're prepared and comfortable. I've learned that it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, right? Except we're taking it 600 miles... ;)